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For thousands of years, plants have been used in many ways, shapes and forms as medicinal remedies for a variety of ailments. Today, many people turn to Echinacea to help prevent colds, flaxseed to help lower cholesterol, St. John’s Wort for depression and more. Here are two […]

Throbbing legs. Bulging twisted veins. Itchy, heavy legs. You’re not alone. In fact, the Mayo clinic reports more than 3 million people in the U.S. deal with varicose veins each year. Many of us start seeing those unwanted blue veins as early as in our 20s. Aside […]

Volpara is the solution to your next mammogram— And Southtowns Radiology is the place. by Shannon Traphagen Article published in Buffalo Healthy Living Magazine Every woman faces a time in their lives when mammograms become reality. Whether you are experienced or having one done for the first […]

Dr. Michael Licata named ‘Top Doc’ by Buffalo Spree Michael Licata, D.D.S., M.D. was honored as a ‘2014 Top Doc’ in diagnostic radiology by Buffalo Spree Magazine. This is the second consecutive year that Dr. Licata received this designation. The annual Buffalo Spree top doctors list is […]

Why do patients have to fast for abdominal sonograms? Patients scheduled for abdominal sonograms are instructed to have nothing to eat or drink for eight hours prior to their exam and are offered early morning appointments. Necessary medications may be taken with a sip of water. Fasting ensures […]